<p>A Covid patient’s fervent appeal from his hospital bed for the authorities to go hard at the pandemic and improve healthcare for patients has touched several hearts.</p>.<p>In the video that went viral on social media, Daniel K T, seen on his bed at Baptist Hospital wearing an oxygen mask with the message “share this till it reaches the Chief Justice of India”, urged administrators, decision-makers and officials to contain the rapidly spreading disease.</p>.<p>“I want to live,” Daniel tells in the video. “And I want Karnataka to stay alive. Please do something.”</p>.<p>Daniel urged the IAS officers to take charge of the administration, calling them the country’s finest and trained administrators.</p>.<p>Pointing out that the police force is already overwhelmed, Daniel urged officials to create more green corridors to let ambulances carry patients quickly to hospitals.</p>.<p>Bengaluru being the IT hub that houses corporate behemoths, Daniel said the companies based here must provide their technological prowess to help the government combat Covid-19.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/amid-low-testing-govt-says-covid-19-has-peaked-in-bengaluru-986383.html" target="_blank">Amid low testing, govt says Covid-19 has peaked in Bengaluru</a></strong></p>.<p>He also urged Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah to bury their differences and work together for people’s welfare.</p>.<p>“There is a huge problem in the country and the administration must show itself now. IAS officers should be posted at medical facilities to collect information and implement relief measures better,” Daniel told <span class="italic">DH</span>. </p>.<p>Daniel concluded his heart-wrenching message on a positive note, saying he would defeat the virus with the excellent care he is getting.</p>.<p>He also thanked the medical fraternity and frontline workers for their relentless service all through the pandemic.</p>
<p>A Covid patient’s fervent appeal from his hospital bed for the authorities to go hard at the pandemic and improve healthcare for patients has touched several hearts.</p>.<p>In the video that went viral on social media, Daniel K T, seen on his bed at Baptist Hospital wearing an oxygen mask with the message “share this till it reaches the Chief Justice of India”, urged administrators, decision-makers and officials to contain the rapidly spreading disease.</p>.<p>“I want to live,” Daniel tells in the video. “And I want Karnataka to stay alive. Please do something.”</p>.<p>Daniel urged the IAS officers to take charge of the administration, calling them the country’s finest and trained administrators.</p>.<p>Pointing out that the police force is already overwhelmed, Daniel urged officials to create more green corridors to let ambulances carry patients quickly to hospitals.</p>.<p>Bengaluru being the IT hub that houses corporate behemoths, Daniel said the companies based here must provide their technological prowess to help the government combat Covid-19.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/amid-low-testing-govt-says-covid-19-has-peaked-in-bengaluru-986383.html" target="_blank">Amid low testing, govt says Covid-19 has peaked in Bengaluru</a></strong></p>.<p>He also urged Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah to bury their differences and work together for people’s welfare.</p>.<p>“There is a huge problem in the country and the administration must show itself now. IAS officers should be posted at medical facilities to collect information and implement relief measures better,” Daniel told <span class="italic">DH</span>. </p>.<p>Daniel concluded his heart-wrenching message on a positive note, saying he would defeat the virus with the excellent care he is getting.</p>.<p>He also thanked the medical fraternity and frontline workers for their relentless service all through the pandemic.</p>
